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| 2001 volkswagon beetle diesel | 11/4/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I was told it might be a plug that heats the oil. So what are they talking about and u=is this a ...
A: I don't believe they meant oil. There is a "glow plug" circuit that is common source of problems ...
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| 96 golf muffler | 11/3/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 96 Golf GL 2L gas, auto, ABA, A3. Noticed a puddle right under the back of the muffler ...
A: You are very astute. You have excellent powers of observation. In fact, if you have the ...
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| 1998 jetta central locking not working | 11/3/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The locking system was working ok until recently when I unlock or lock the car all I hear was the ...
A: Ramesh; There is a protective cover over the wires, and vacuum hoses in the hinge area of the ...
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| tiptronic hunting for gear with cruise on | 11/3/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: 2005 Jetta GL TDI wagon. 53k miles. I have a TDI-only business. Picked this car up in NC and drive ...
A: and a little elaboration. Automatic transmissions in diesel powered cars, or trucks...no matter who ...
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| vw golf 1.4 cl.mk3.1994. | 11/2/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: the car starts ok and never stalls.what do you think the problem is?
A: Siobhan; "Bucking" is term most often used to describe a "jerk" in the engines normal running ...
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| help me please. | 11/2/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I just got it running couple of weeks ago but now it doesnt run. What i noticed so far is that one ...
A: This sounds like a vacuum leak to me. A localized one like a split, or cracked carburetor gasket, ...
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| jetta | 11/1/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: 1996 jetta upon start the clock & trip meter resets,and the dashboard light go on then of,no codes ...
A: I think your instrument cluster needs to be replaced. However, this is an expensive repair, and if ...
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| flickering red "brake" light | 11/1/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: so last week I was driving my '97 Jetta and the red brake light that's on the dashboard started to ...
A: The flickering light indicates that the brake fluid, in the reservoir is low. This, in turn, means ...
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| lights | 10/31/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: all of my lights Headlight and taillights on the passenger side are out. bulbs are good fuses are ...
A: I could actually use a little more help. What kind of Volkswagen is it? Is it a Touareg? Or, is ...
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| 98 cabrio gls | 10/31/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a cabrio gls 98. It has 110,000 on it. Everything runs perfect except when at idle AS SOON ...
A: Load on the engine increases, and rpm's drop when a/c is on. It shouldn't be the kind of load you ...
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| After battery jump, no tail lights! | 10/31/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I own a 1998 Volkswagen Passat. Recently the battery died and I had to have the car jumped to start ...
A: These lights are on fuse. There was a surge through the cars' electrical system, and that fuse took ...
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| Turbo issue | 10/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: This is a follow-up to a previous question. You previously advised me that my CEL resulting in a ...
A: The turbo should continue to work for some time. It certainly won't be as efficient as it once was, ...
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| Check Engine Light Issues | 10/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Just bought a used 2000 Jetta GLS from a private owner with 52k miles on it. It has a manual ...
A: You provided a complete, and well thought out description. Your question is short, compared to some ...
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| 2006 Passat 2.0 evaporator canister | 10/30/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My 2006 Passat (2.0, manual trans) with 59,000 miles had a check engine light come on - the check ...
A: Unfortunately, the price of the EVAP canister in Volkswagens includes extra expense, because rather ...
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| Costs | 10/29/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Do Volkswagens cost more to fix (talking about any type of repair) than other cars such as Toyota or ...
A: Not really. There may be some items that do cast more, but then there will be other items that will ...
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| 2001 Cabrio rear pad installation | 10/29/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Installing new rear pads on my 01 cabrio and having trouble retracting the piston in the caliper. I ...
A: Louis; There are specific tools that are necessary to properly retract the caliper pistons. I ...
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| EPC light | 10/29/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I just got my 2003 Jetta (2.0 engine) back from the dealer for an overheating problem. They replaced ...
A: This sounds like a "brake light switch" failure in a 5 speed manual transmission car. Please tell ...
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| EPC light on dashboard | 10/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: 6 16v Hatchback Manual. only done 26k miles. it runs beautifully but on the dashboard prior to ...
A: The letters "EPC," stand for "electronic powertrain control." My understanding of this system is ...
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| 1994 VW Vento 2.0L BROKEN TIMING BELT | 10/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: While driving at 20 MPH, then waiting at a stop light at approx 900RPM (IDLE)THE MOTOR QUIT: WAS ...
A: Take the cylinder head off, and look for little "smiley faces" on the tops of the pistons. If there ...
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| 2001 Cabrio door lock problem using the remote | 10/28/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Vehicle: 2001 Cabrio, 72k mi, good condition In terms of the power door locks and security system, ...
A: again, Joe; Thanks for the update, and the additional information, after your inspection. Yes, the ...
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| Idle | 10/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have an 87 Fox wagon. It runs Very rough and never even.. I have to adjust it constantly. and ...
A: I can't say for certain, but the symptoms sound like a fuel problem, and the "bucking" is a cylinder ...
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| 2001 Cabrio door lock problem using the remote | 10/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Vehicle: 2001 Cabrio, 72k mi, good condition In terms of the power door locks and security system, ...
A: Even though it's a 2001, it's still an A3, so the locks are operated using a separate vacuum pump, ...
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| 96 vw jetta | 10/27/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: location of all components for the evaporator emission control system I have a code of p0440 not ...
A: The leak detection pump, and canister, and the N80 valve are all in the same general location. ...
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| 1998 VW Golf GLi Intermittent starting fault | 10/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Hey, My mum's golf (as above) has an intermittent fault upon startup where all the electronics are ...
A: Not so sure about this one Chris; However, 2 things come to mind to check first. This sounds like ...
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| 1995 jetta transmission | 10/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The reverse gear makes a loud grinding noise when put into reverse. All the other gears work fine. ...
A: Unless you, or your mechanic/technician are VERY proficient at Volkswagen manuals in particular, ...
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| volkswagen jetta hood won't raise | 10/26/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2001 volkswagen jetta that the hood won't release when the handle is pulled. Is there a way ...
A: Yes, Mark, There is; If you use a slender screwdriver, and a flashlight you should be able to see a ...
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| 2001 VW Jetta 57000 miles | 10/25/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have 3 issues. 1) My EPC light has been coming on and I cant shift out of park. If I play around ...
A: (1) N4...brake light switch campaign...free at the dealer.(2) Your mechanic is a PUTZ!!! There are ...
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| 1999 beetle | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Mr.Racoon you are the Volkswagen GOD. I had the dealership tell me the n80 valve was bad, the check ...
A: The hoses should be tight, and unable to allow any vapor to escape from them. If the leak detection ...
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| 01 VW Golf, ABS and Brake lights come on | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My ABS and Brake lights flash intermittently when running the A/C. Originally diagnosed as bad ABS ...
A: Did anyone ever suggest the brake wear sensor on the drivers brake pad? How about the instrument ...
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| Changing right engine mount in 93 cabriolet | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 93 VW Cabriolet with automatic transmission, what would be the best way to go about ...
A: Is this the unit on the frame rail, or the transmission. If it's the frame rail, a block of wood to ...
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| Jetta overheating | 10/24/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2003 Jetta with a 2.0 engine. One day it overheated and it does it everytime I run it now. ...
A: There is an air bubble inside the cooling system, and it seems to located in the heater core. You ...
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| 2000 vw beetle | 10/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: The inner cv joint boot is split and I bought a new one on line. I am going to replace it but am not ...
A: You can replace the boot in the car, but it's far easier to remove the shaft to get at the boots, ...
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| 2003 jetta Stereo Problem | 10/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I installed my Ipod dock on my car, after a while I disconnected and I realice that I have no FM ...
A: Sounds like there is a portion of the iPod installation that is feeding into the wrong wire. I ...
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| rattling noise in 30 valve V6 | 10/23/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: greetings. i have a 2001 passat with the 30 valve 2.8 V6. engine has 124,000 miles, had timing ...
A: Yes, Oscar; The 2 cam tensioners are not getting enough oil pressure. Change them both, change the ...
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| Rough Idle on 1999 VW POLO 1.6 | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I've just bought a 1999 Volkswagen Polo saloon, 1.6Litre GL. It's a manual transmission petrol. ...
A: My expectations are that you have an ignition coil misfire. Does the check engine light ever come ...
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| Polo Airconditioning gas leaks | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: I have a 2005 Polo 1.9tdi, its been leaking A/C gas for over 2 years now. Its been in and out the ...
A: I hope I'm not suggesting something too mundane...but, what about the "Schrader" valves. I've had ...
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| 1977 Bus Problems | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Last year my parents bought me a 1977 Bus for my birthday/graduation. My father drove it the 130 ...
A: Is this a carburetor? If so, it's probably the throttle plate bushings through the side of the ...
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| 99 Golf GL horn - short? | 10/22/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: My horn randomly honks when I make turns at slow speeds. I assume there is some short. Can you ...
A: There is a fuse, but it will disable your alarm on the car too. The fuse is located in one of the ...
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| No heat on my soles... | 10/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: About a year or so ago my 96 Jetta stopped blowing heat from the floor vents. It comes out of the ...
A: After starting the car, stay parked, and turn the vent control to the floor. Listen for any vacuum ...
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| gas smell inside recently acquired '96 Jetta | 10/21/2007 | Rocky Racoon |
Q: Re:'96 Jetta GL 2.0L gas/automatic/sedan/128,000km First of all I want to thank the expert on this ...
A: The vapor recirculation system is right by the outside air vent for the heater...etc. My guess is ...
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